uncomfortably

• Advérbio que indica que algo é feito ou sentido de maneira que causa ou envolve desconforto físico ou moral. Descreve ações, situações ou estados que são incômodos, constrangedores ou desagradáveis.

An adverb meaning "in a way that causes or feels physical or mental discomfort." It describes actions, situations, or states that are awkward, uneasy, or not pleasant.

1. In a physically uneasy mannerB1formal

   In a way that causes physical discomfort or lack of ease.

   Desconfortavelmente

   • He sat uncomfortably on the hard wooden chair.
   • The tight shoes made her walk uncomfortably.
   • She shifted uncomfortably in her seat during the long flight.

   Sinônimosawkwardlypainfullyrestlesslyuneasily

   Antônimoscomfortablyeasily

2. In an emotionally awkward mannerB1formal

   In a way that causes mental or social unease, awkwardness, or embarrassment.

   De forma desconfortável

   • He laughed uncomfortably when the joke fell flat.
   • She looked away uncomfortably during the tense conversation.
   • The silence stretched uncomfortably between them.

   Sinônimosawkwardlydisconcertinglyembarrassinglyself-consciouslyuneasily

   Antônimoscomfortablyeasily